Worship

Why does the public reading of Scripture matter and what are some important things to keep in mind as we read it? Watch today's video by Christine Burkettfor thoughtful advice on incorporating Scripture in worship services.

In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Craig Keener works through other ancient law codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi, and highlights both the similarities and contrasts with the biblical law.

Those green paraments sure do get a lot of use! Emily Vermilya tells us why "ordinary time" doesn't have to be, well, ordinary!

I've often thought of my life as having been lived on the edge of the liturgy. I suspect that perspective will resonate with many...

Market segmentation—it's a business concept that appears to have made its way into the church, expressed primarily through worship services tailored for different audiences. In today's post, Jonathan Lawson examines the effect of traditional and contemporary worship styles on the church.

All Christians perform some sort of weekly liturgy, even if it goes by another name. In today's video, Marty Reardon explains the meaning of liturgy, its significance, and how we can work to introduce healthy liturgy to our congregations.

Most of the time, we see the worship leader as providing music while the preacher provides the words. Emily Vermilya shares a different perspective of how the worship leader and the pastor are to work together to tell and retell the story of God.

What could we possibly get from some ancient practice like chanting? Daniel Rickman-Gibbens shares 6 reasons chanting Scripture or liturgy in worship is good for you.

Jesus makes some powerful enemies as his clever riddle stumps the chief priests and exposes them as hypocrites. When Jesus gives his answer, even the Roman Centurions are impressed. 

Some of the names on the line-up at Ichthus will be obvious choices for you to see. You will probably know if you want to hear Toby Mac, Chris Tomlin, Switchfoot, or Kutless. But what about the rest of these bands? Some you may have heard of, others maybe not. How do you decide? Worship Pastor, Drew Causey, listened to a number of the bands on this list, and recommends eight artists he wouldn't miss.